A Bathing Ape x Tatami
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A Bathing Ape, also known as BAPE, is a Japanese streetwear brand founded in 1993 by NIGO. It encompasses men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, as well as a variety of accessories and lifestyle items. In 2011, it was announced that Hong Kong-based fashion conglomerate I.T Group purchased the brand for $2.8 million USD, and by 2013 NIGO had stepped down from the brand’s creative helm.
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Tatami by Birkenstock utilizes the famous supportive comfort and durability of the Birkenstock sandal while being able to explore new and stylish designs. Their newest collaboration is with the popular Japanese label, A Bathing Ape. Four different types of Bape Camo has been applied on the Tatami sandal. These will be released on April 27th at the Bapexclusive store as well as other Bape Stores worldwide.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the upcoming products set to hit Bape’s Hong Kong flagship store this Saturday. Aside from the norm of bottoms and tops, acceessories include cell phone cleaners/charms, packable bags, socks and hats. Releasing this Saturday, April 5th.
Bape Hong Kong Store#10 Ground FloorQueens Road, CentralHong Kong
For all Bapeheads, the relaunch of Bape.com is definitely very good news. Their previous website was quite cumbersome to use as you had to download their very own Bape application in order to see the content. This made it quite difficult for Bapeheads to check what’s new on a daily basis. Content wise, everything is pretty much the same as before. You can still check out the latest news and products from the brand as well as take a look at some of Bape’s other ventures like the Bape Cafe, Bape Cuts, Bape Sounds and more.
You can check out the site now at www.bape.com.
To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Bape, the Japanese brand has release a series of 15th Anniversary T-shirts. Four different tees will be offered from this collection with all of them utilizing the “15” for the frontside graphic. These limited edition tees will also come in a pretty cool Camo tin box which makes it feel like a collector’s item. The t-shirts are not out at Bape stores in Japan. Also available at Cliffedge.
Award winning gangster film The Godfather is set to be reinterpretated by Japanese brand A Bathing Ape. The first look only reveals the original The Godfather logo with Bape’s trademark camo design. The shirts will only be available through the members only Nigo’s Favorite Shop section starting April 1st.
Source: Amekaji Street
Here’s a look at Bape’s newest products releasing this Saturday at Bape Hong Kong. The highlights include brand-driven t-shirts with the return of one of Bape’s less often seen references and a simple logo New Era 59FIFTY fitted cap. Available Saturday, March 29th.
Bape Hong Kong
No. 10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
A new pack of Medicom Toy Bape Bearbricks are set to arrive at Hong Kong’s Bape Store this weekend. Containing three different colors, the 400% Bearbricks each maintain that characteristic Bape camo that has become well known over the years. Other minor details include the dotted lines running throughout the body of the figure as well as the scarf detailing. Available Saturday, March 29th.
Bape Hong Kong
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
With a concert date set for April 10th, Bape has released pictures of products released in conjunction with their musical event, World Wide Bape Heads Show. The same characters revealed in the commercial produced by SiLLY THING can also be seen on the back of each shirt. No information has been revealed about the t-shirts release date or availability.
While there appears to be a notable change in direction for Bape, one thing seems to remain constant is their characteristic colorful patent Bapestas. Baby Milo emblazoned Bapestas are accompanied by apparel releases this weekend such as a reversible tee, khakis and hoodies. Available this Saturday at Bape Hong Kong.
Bape Hong Kong
#10 Ground Floor
Queens Road, Central
Hong Kong
Japanese hip-hop group Teriyaki Boyz are well on their way to international recognition. Their relationships with A Bathing Ape founder and resident DJ, Nigo has landed them cross-Pacific collaborations with the likes of Pharrell Williams and Busta Rhymes on their latest album “Zock On”. To commemorate the CD’s release, a package was put together including both the CD and A Bathing Ape t-shirt featuring the CD album’s artwork.
Source: Cliffedge
As previously mentioned, the World Wide Bape Heads Show which will have performances by Kanye West, N.E.R.D., Nigo and the Teriyaki Boyz will be taking place in Hong Kong on April 10th. Here is a look at the commercial for the upcoming show which is an neat animation with all the performers drawn in a Bape style.
If you’re in Hong Kong, you can purchase the tickets here. If not, you can watch the commercial here.
This week, A Bathing Ape launched four new Stripe Bapestas. The color scheme of this pack revolves around gold and silver which a lot of footwear brands have used this Spring. Of course, you still have the “Bape-ness” with the stripe and polka dot pattern on the patent leather. Colorways include silver/gold, gold/silver, black/gold and black/silver. Available now at Bape stores or at Cliffedge.
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